Central neurogenic pruritus: a literature review.
Central neurogenic pruritus is a rare symptom of central nervous system lesions, such as brain strokes, spinal tumors and multiple sclerosis. Only 26 cases appear in the literature. A further case is added. On the basis of similar features, it is speculated that central pruritus and central pain share a common origin.
Canavero
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Department of Neurosciences, Ospedale Molinette, Torino, Italy.
Bonicalzi
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Massa-Micon
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D000328:Adult; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology*